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Snickerdoodle Bar Cookies

February 20, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Do you ever have days when cookies are being called for, but you do not have the time or energy or desire to roll and bake each one?  This happens to me sometimes and then I am so thankful that I have a few really great bar cookie recipes in my 'arsenal'.  That is when streamlining your baking to a pan of treats you can simply bake, slice and serve, feels so good!  Well---I have added a new one to

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Filed Under: Bars, Melanie Tagged With: bar cookies, cinnamon, dessert, snickerdoodle, sugar, sugar cookies

Cauliflower ‘Hot Wings’ (with Gluten Free Option)

February 16, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Happy Friday Everybody! Are you in the mood for a fun appetizer this weekend?!  How about some Cauliflower Hot Wings?!  I sure am ready to kick my feet up and enjoy myself this weekend...  it has been a long week!   My boys have finally made a full recovery this week (hooray) from the dreaded flu.  Did I tell you that we had a false negative on the flu test?  The PA did the test wrong the first

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Filed Under: cauliflower, Gluten-Free, Hors d'œuvres, Melanie, Vegetables Tagged With: appetizer, cauliflower, healthy eating, hot wings, vegetables, wings

Healthy Peanut Butter Cups (Refined Sugar Free)

February 13, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

I don't know about you but after the Holidays, I am always in the mood to cut down on sugar and try to eat "clean" and healthy!  This has been my goal for 2018 and it feels great!  I have decided to limit my treats (like cookies, ice cream, brownies) to once a week.  The rest of the time if a sweet tooth strikes I turn to clean "treats" like these healthy peanut butter cups.  They really are

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Filed Under: Candy, Chocolate, Gluten-Free, Melanie, Peanut Butter Tagged With: candy, chocolate, clean eating, healthy, peanut butter

Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup

February 8, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 1 Comment

Slow Cooker Ham and Cheese Soup

*First of all, sorry for the confusion with this Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup post! I was working on it right before bed a couple of nights ago and accidentally hit 'publish' instead of 'save draft'! I quickly changed it back to a draft, not realizing that an email was sent to all my subscribers announcing this new recipe!  I had several sweet messages letting me know the recipe

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Filed Under: crockpot, Melanie, Pork, Potatoes, slow cooker, Soups Tagged With: carrots, comfort food, crockpot, ham, potatoes, slow cooker, soup

Vanilla Bean Scones (Like Starbucks)

February 6, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 8 Comments

When my sweet parents returned home from serving an LDS mission in New Zealand, they had a big party with gifts for everyone in the family.  For me and my sisters my cute Mom had collected tea sets.  We each got a mismatched set of beautiful, made in England, china tea cups, plates and a tea pot.  I absolutely LOVE these darling dishes.  With a family of boys, it is so fun to

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Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Melanie, Quick Bread, scones Tagged With: baking, scones, Starbucks copycat, sweet bread, vanilla bean

Shallot and Mustard Vinaigrette (A Salad Dressing to Rule them All)

February 5, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 6 Comments

Shallot homemade dressing

I came across this New York Times article about a Shallot and Mustard Vinaigrette (A Salad Dressing to Rule them All) and I was intrigued (read it here if you want).  So I learned that this basic vinaigrette, made in big batches from real ingredients, could live happily and indefinitely in your refrigerator door.  How cool is that?!  I don't know about indefinitely but a

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Filed Under: Melanie, Salads Tagged With: mustard, olive oil, salad dressing, shallots, vinaigrette

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs

February 2, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 8 Comments

You need to try this Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs recipe asap!  I know that the Instant Pot is all the rage right now, and I do love mine, but lets not forget about our good old slow cooker!  I really love to throw a few things into my crockpot in the morning and then just forget about it until evening, when like magic we have a wonderful warm dinner all ready to enjoy!  This slow

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Filed Under: Beef, crockpot, Gluten Free, Melanie, Pasta, Tomato Tagged With: comfort food, crockpot, italian, meatballs, slow cooker, spaghetti, tomatoes

Cranberry Walnut Oat Bread

January 25, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 6 Comments

Have you ever eaten at the Atlanta Bread Company?  They have an incredible turkey sandwich on their menu that is served on Cranberry Walnut bread and it is AMAZING!  I love the flavor of the cinnamon infused bread with the tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts.  I could eat it everyday but the problem is I live in Chattanooga which is about an hour and half drive to Atlanta.

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Filed Under: Cranberries, Melanie, walnuts, Yeast Breads Tagged With: baked goods, bread, cranberries, oat, walnut

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Hi! I’m Melanie, a Wife, Mother and now a Grandma (Mimi)!  My goal is to help YOU gather your family and friends together, one great recipe at a time!

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I developed my love of cooking at an early age “helping” my Mom bake cookies, make dinner, and knead bread. She had quite the well of patience! She is the one that taught me about measurements, leavening agents, egg-washes, the basic white sauce, and numerous other mysteries of the kitchen!  I cherish the memories I have of learning to cook at her side. Thank you Mom! You instilled in me a respect for work as well as a joy in creating delicious things. I love you! xoxo

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